Frailty nurse specialist Linda Nazarko advises nurses in general practice and the community on prevention of falls in ...

Here are the exercises to add to your routine ...

Falling is scary, especially when you get injured in the process. Anyone can be at risk for a fall-related injury, but you can have an increased risk of falling, or of suffering severe consequences ...

MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) - New state legislation aims to prevent falls and improve care in residential facilities. The proposals ...

MURRAY — Maurice Wells picked his way carefully across the lot at Wheeler Historic Farm on Tuesday, leaning lightly on the walker he has used for the past couple of years. It started with a fall when ...

Welcome to September, where summer comes to an end and we see the first day of fall Sept. 22. In concurrence with the start of fall is Falls Prevention Awareness Week, from Sept. 22 through 26. This ...

Falls are one of the top causes of injury-related hospitalisations among seniors in Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Falls outside the home pose significant injury risks that increase with age and environmental factors. Understanding prevention strategies and hazard recognition helps maintain independence while ...

A new set of guidelines tout exercise, including the slow, controlled movements in martial arts like tai chi, as a way to prevent falls among older adults. Yale School of Medicine Professor Mary ...

You bend down to tie your shoe, lose your balance, and catch yourself just in time. It’s nothing — until it isn’t. That’s how falls often start: small moments we don’t think twice about. Each year, ...

Falls affect nearly 36 million people in the United States annually, with roughly three million older adults visiting the emergency department yearly due to a fall. Falls are the leading cause of ...

Consumer Reports explains you can prepare yourself --and your home -- with some simple safety tips and products to help you ...